630 Drake Ave
Sausalito 94965 · Marin City · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.87298, -122.51447
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned PF in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,519,000 ($1,337,000–$1,701,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 11, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Marin City
21 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (40.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 citywide baseline) (#14 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Marin City)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot of lot)
Located in a mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Expect Chapter 7A ignition-resistant building standards, defensible-space inspections, and stricter property insurance underwriting.
Source: CAL FIRE FHSZ (map Mar 24, 2025)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Commercial tenant improvement (93107): Pending in review for 19 mo (3.9× the 148d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 148d, 90th pct 443d, n=81).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 74 new homes at 825 Drake Ave (510 ft N, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 179,598 sq ft (4.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 630 DRAKE AVE; 640 DRAKE AVE; 740 DRAKE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
PF — Public Facilities (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned PF (public / institutional): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned PF (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned PF (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0507E, effective March 16, 2016
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,337,000 – $1,701,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94965) · FY 2026
Studio $2,720 · 1BR $3,260 · 2BR $3,950 · 3BR $5,050 · 4BR $5,230
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 74 new homes at 825 Drake Ave (Issued)510 ft N
Active in "Issued" for 6 yr (first record Nov 30, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. High-impact scale (74 housing units, $8,731,920 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Commercial tenant improvement (93107) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 19 mo (3.9× the 148d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 148d, 90th pct 443d, n=81).
- New home at 25 Burgess Ct (adu #23) (Issued)0.1 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6.9 yr (first record Dec 30, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home (Entitled)0.21 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 12, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Aaero Heating And Sheet Metal (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Commercial Air And Refrigeration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Juanita Edwards (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (41 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (23 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93107 | Commercial tenant improvement | Applied | App. Apr 11, 2025 | $550,000 | Demo (E) Toilet Rms & Providing (N) Finishes, Fixtures, Etc To Meet A D A Requirments, Minor Work To Incl Doors, Finishe… |
| B40704 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 30, 2025 | $2,000 | Repairing electrical outlet and pipe — Replace Circuits / Outlets |
| B38444 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 20, 2024 | $10,000 | Replace gas water heater with heat pump water heaters, community center and annex — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| 146114 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Mar 9, 2015 | $2,767 | Repl Furnace |
| 141813 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued |